NAMRIA 2009 Annual Report

2 Annual Report 2009 

VISION 

“A highly-professionalized, technologically advanced, globally-competitive, and 

environment and natural resources-caring agency” 

MISSION 

“To generate and disseminate reliable and up-to-date geographic information 

and provide related services, by employing state-of-the-art technology in support of 

national development” 

MANDATE 

Section 22 (A) of Executive Order No. 192, series of 1987: 

“The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) shall act 

as the central mapping and resource information agency of the government.” 

As an organization attached to the Department of 

Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), NAMRIA 

undertakes integrated surveys, mapping, nautical 

charting, physical oceanography, land classification, remote 

sensing, and resource information management. 

The Agency provides accurate and up-to-date 

geospatial and resources information utilizing advanced 

technologies in mapping and surveying. Through the years, 

the agency has contributed immensely to our nation’s 

development and security by continuously providing maps, 

charts, and environment and natural resources information 

that are vital to the safety of navigation and management of 

our land and water resources. 

Committed to provide high quality products and 

services, NAMRIA continues to refine its programs and 

upgrade its technical capabilities through the collective 

strength of its employees, the able leadership of its officials 

and governing board, and the constant networking with both 

local and foreign partner organizations. 

Read more at www.namria.gov.ph, the official Internet portal 

of NAMRIA. 

THE COVER 

NAMRIA survey team observing a zero-order control point in Tubbataha Reef marine sanctuary in Palawan. The activity is part of the Geodetic 

Network Development component of the Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS92) project. 

Zero-order control points have an accuracy of less than 10 parts per million with a nominal spacing of approximately 100 kilometers between 

GCPs of the network. These control points will serve as the reference control stations in scientific research and tectonic plate studies. The network will

Annual Report 2009 

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The Administrator’s Report 4 

Topographic Base Mapping 8 

Development of the National Geodetic Network 10 

Land Classification 14 

Hydrographic Surveys and Nautical Charting 16 

Organizational Chart 18 

Delineation of Maritime Boundaries 22 

Geographic Information Management 24 

General Administration and Support Services 27 

Special/Collaborative Projects 29 

Gender and Development 33 

Financial Report 34


NAMRIA’s yearly project activities revolve around its core functions, as 

follows: topographic base mapping, development of the national 

geodetic network, land classification, hydrographic surveying and 

nautical charting, delineation of maritime boundaries, and geographic 

information management. In 2009, the Agency continued to undertake 

significant programs and activities that were intended to contribute 

to the country’s economic growth and the overall thrusts and 

programs of DENR. 

Foremost among NAMRIA’s accomplishments was the 

preparation of the Philippine entitlement documents for Extended 

Continental Shelf (ECS), pursuant to the United Nations 

Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). NAMRIA 

plays a lead role in the inter-agency ECS Technical 

Working Group (ECS-TWG) which is under the 

supervision of the Commission on 

Maritime and Ocean Affairs. The ECS- 

TWG completed during the year the 

preparation of the Philippine ECS 

submission on the Benham Rise 

Region. On 07 April 2009, the 

Philippines submitted its ECS claim on 

the Benham Rise Region to the UN 

Commission on the Limits of the 

Continental Shelf (UNCLCS) ahead of 

the May 2009 deadline for States to 

submit claims over their ECS. The 

submitted ECS claim was only a 

“partial submission.” The Philippines 

may submit other ECS claim areas in 

the future.The ECS is potentially rich 

in mineral resources such as oil, 

natural gas, and hard mineral 

resources. In August of the year, the 

Philippine delegation presented the 

Philippines’ ECS Entitlement Report for 

the Benham Rise Region to the CLCS 

en banc in the UN Headquarters in 

New York, USA. The CLCS is the UN 

body in charge of the scientific and technical data and other materials submitted by coastal States concerning the outer 

limits of their outer continental shelf. 

NAMRIA conducted hydrographic surveys and developed a bathymetric model which served as the main basis for 

the ECS claim on the Benham Rise Region. The Agency also developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) Viewer 

containing all scientific data and information on the submission to assist the CLCS in its review.


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Administrator Tiangco welcomes hydrographers and marine officers from the EAHC 

member countries to the three-day ENC Quality Assurance Training Course hosted 

by NAMRIA and EAHC. 

The ECS-TWG also started the preparation of an ECS 

claim on the Reed Bank (local name Recto Bank)/Kalayaan 

Island Group (KIG) area. The first ECS draft entitlement 

report for the area was prepared and several review and 

consultation workshops to further improve the draft were 

conducted. Relative to the foregoing, NAMRIA provided to 

the Commission on Maritime and Ocean Affairs, the House 

of Representatives, and the Senate its technical expertise 

which helped in the successful passage of Republic Act 

number 9522 or the new Philippine Archipelagic Baselines 

Law. RA 9522 is a landmark piece of legislation and one of 

the key Philippine actions to comply with the provisions of 

the UNCLOS. The limits of the ECS are reckoned from the 

baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is 

measured. 

Other significant accomplishments of NAMRIA are the 

conduct of hydrographic and oceanographic surveys of the 

national maritime jurisdictions using its two multidisciplinary 

survey vessels, BRP HYDROGRAPHER PRESBITERO and BRP 

HYDROGRAPHER VENTURA. The surveys were for enhanced 

safety of navigation, management of marine resources, and 

determination of the country’s maritime boundaries. The 

Agency surveyed during the year 58,747 square kilometers 

of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), for a total 

of 1,157,416 sq km out of approximately 2 million sq km. 

Some 4,000 sq km of sealanes were surveyed, for a total of 

103,497 sq km out of 296,654 sq km of sealanes. 

NAMRIA also finished the hydrographic survey of ports 

of San Isidro, Allen and Catbalogan in Samar, and Iloilo City; 

and partially surveyed the Iloilo Strait. The survey activity is 

in support of the requirements of the maritime industry and 

the Strong Republic Nautical Highway flagship program. 

The Agency updated four and compiled five paper nautical 

charts while 11 electronic navigational charts (ENCs) were 

updated during the year. A total of 15 ENCs of 

ports and harbors, approaches, and general sailing 

charts are now available for use. 

NAMRIA is implementing until 2010 the 

collaborative multihazard mapping and 

assessment for effective community-based 

disaster risk management (READY) project. With 

funding assistance from the United Nations 

Development Programme and the Australian 

Agency for International Development, the project 

is spearheaded by the National Disaster 

Coordinating Council (NDCC) together with the 

Office of Civil Defense. The project involves the 

integration with NAMRIA base maps of hazard 

maps from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau- 

DENR, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and 

Seismology, and the Philippine Atmospheric, 

Geophysical, and Astronomical Services 

Administration. The primary beneficiaries are the 

LGUs who will be provided with the necessary 

information and maps that will improve their 

capacity to deal with disaster events and ensure the safety 

of lives and property within their community. Among the 

key accomplishments for the project in 2009 were the 

completion of multihazard maps of Bohol, Leyte, Southern 

Leyte, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur and preliminary 

multihazard maps of Aurora, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, 

Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and Zambales; and the 

assistance provided to the NDCC in the conduct of the 

Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign 

for Zambales, the 12 th IEC activity undertaken since the start 

of the project in 2006. 

In the aftermath of typhoon “Ondoy,” NAMRIA contributed 

to the relief and rehabilitation efforts of DENR for the areas 

affected by the disaster. In coordination with the NDCC, the 

Agency immediately deployed eight survey teams to map 

the extent and height of floods in the eastern portion of the 

National Capital Region covering San Mateo, SSS Village, 

Diliman, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, and some areas in Cainta 

and Taytay, Rizal. The Agency also detailed six GIS technical 

staff for temporary assignment on 24/7 duty at the NDCC 

Operations Center to assist in its on-site mapping 

requirements and in the production of a National Disaster 

Map. 

NAMRIA continued the implementation of key activities 

for the Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS92) Project 

that will pave the way for the full adoption of PRS92 as the 

basic geodetic reference system for all surveying and mapping 

activities in the country. A key project component is the 

densification and upgrading of the national geodetic network. 

NAMRIA resurveyed 59 first-order geodetic control points 

(GCPs) to upgrade them into zero-order stations. The Agency 

also established additional six Active Geodetic Stations (AGS)/ 

Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS), 

resurveyed 145-km level lines, and conducted four clusters


maps covering 190,258 hectares of surveyed unclassified 

lands are ongoing. The Upper Pampanga River Basin 

consisting of 406,586 hectares of forestlands in Pampanga, 

Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Tarlac was also subclassified 

in 2009. The Land Use Allocation Map, which is 

the primary output of this project, is scheduled for 

presentation to the PENROs and CENROs of Region III. 

Administrator Tiangco presents the PRS92 project and its implementation 

plan to the DENR-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao officials 

and technical staff in a meeting held in February 2009. 

of GPS inter-island connections surveys to relate the different 

sea-level datums of the country’s islands. A total of 37 gravity 

stations were also established to allow more accurate 

determination of geoidal heights from GPS measurements. 

In 2009, two new tide stations were put up in Catbalogan, 

Samar and El Nido, Palawan for a total of 39 tide stations 

operating nationwide. Data gathered from these tide stations 

are used to determine the sea level datums, which in turn 

are used as references for elevations in mapping and for 

depths in hydrographic surveying. They are also used in the 

preparation of annual tidal predictions and as references for 

engineering and scientific researches and studies like those 

on climate change. 

As an important step towards the full adoption of PRS92, 

NAMRIA monitored the implementation of the PRS92 Project 

by the Land Management Bureau and the DENR regional 

offices, particularly in the densification of GCPs, integration 

of cadastral and other ENR datasets into PRS92, operation 

of the Regional Geodetic Network Information System, and 

conduct of IEC campaigns. As part of the PRS92 Project, 

community support was enlisted for the preservation of GCPs 

or mojons through the Adopt-a-Mojon advocacy projects 

implemented in various regions. 

NAMRIA’s land classification (LC) function involves the 

conduct of field surveys of remaining unclassified public lands 

and assessment and mapping of forestlands to generate 

essential baseline data on land resources for land use and 

development planning. In 2009, the Agency conducted the 

classification and survey of 5,262 hectares covering 

Caramoan, Camarines Sur, and Tagaytay. Of the remaining 

unclassified lands, NAMRIA completed 63 LC maps covering 

about 125,576 hectares of agricultural lands and 451,457 

hectares of forestlands. When approved, the agricultural 

lands shall be available for the land distribution program of 

the government. The documentation and processing of LC 

In support of the government’s nationwide 

multihazard mapping program, NAMRIA produced and 

updated topographic base maps at various scales, and 

thematic maps for use as references in development planning 

and environmental management. The Agency updated 14 

and digitized 72 medium-scale (1:50,000) maps covering 

the eastern seaboard and other areas vulnerable to natural 

hazards. NAMRIA presently has in its inventory 141 updated 

maps and 495 digitized maps, out of the total 653 mediumscale 

map sheets for the entire country. With Philippineswide, 

aerial photographs as source data, the Agency produced 

58 new large-scale (1:10,000 and larger) maps for a total of 

457 new maps, out of the 2,370 maps covering major urban 

areas. The Agency acquired 40 new scenes of SPOT-5 

satellite images at 2.5-meter resolution for a total of 190 

new scenes, out of 234 scenes for the whole country. During 

the year, aerial photographs of Kalibo covering 100,000 

hectares were likewise acquired. This is part of the largescale 

urban mapping of the country at 1:10,000 scale. To 

date, NAMRIA’s Philippines-wide aerial photography coverage 

is 1,109,684 hectares out of the target coverage of six million 

hectares. 

Under geographic information management, NAMRIA 

developed GIS-based application systems for easy access to 

and management of geographic databases. These are one 

national and 16 regional Geodetic Network Information 

Systems; and a Land Survey Data Management System 

(LSDMS) for cadastral data to improve land records 

management. Moreover, the Agency trained 447 participants 

from different government offices, LGUs, the academe, and 

the private sector on geomatics and allied technologies 

through the NAMRIA Geomatics Training Center and off-site 

training packages. 

In addition to its regular projects, NAMRIA conducted 

various activities related to its core functions. Among these 

are the assistance provided to 109 municipalities in the 

delineation and field validation of their municipal waters; 

completion of the boundary delineation/survey of a Clark 

Development Corporation-leased area; and preparation of 

the preliminary map of low-lying areas which are vulnerable 

to sea-level rise as maybe attributed to global warming. 

NAMRIA likewise played an active role in international 

technical organizations such as the East-Asia Hydrographic 

Commission (EAHC). In August of the year, the Agency 

hosted two EAHC technical training courses on multibeam 

surveying and data processing, and ENC quality assurance 

involving hydrographers and marine officers from the EAHC 

member countries.The trainings provided participants with


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the opportunity to explore cooperative 

ventures in hydrographic activities and 

transfer expertise in the production of ENCs 

towards worldwide safety in navigation. 

The BRP HYDROGRAPHER PRESBITERO 

was used as platform in the training 

courses. During the Tenth EAHC Regular 

Meeting and the Third International 

Electronic Chart Display Information 

System Conference held in Singapore on 

15-21 October 2009, NAMRIA was elected 

as the new Vice Chairman of the EAHC. 

The Philippines will automatically assume 

the Chairmanship after three years. 

Using digital mapping techniques, 

in 2010, NAMRIA will produce new base 

maps at 1:50,000 scale in support of multihazard mapping. 

The Agency will likewise produce maps at 1:10,000 scale 

and update maps at 1:250,000 scale; and fast-track the 

updating of base maps by acquiring SPOT-5 scenes, aerial 

photographs, and very high-resolution satellite imageries. 

Towards the full implementation of PRS92, NAMRIA will 

construct additional tide stations and establish AGS/CORS, 

level lines, and gravity stations all over the Philippines. In 

line with the land distribution program of the government, 

the Agency will continue the classification survey of 

unclassified lands of the public domain covering the province 

of Bukidnon, and the assessment and mapping of 

forestlands. 

NAMRIA will continue the survey and charting of the 

country’s EEZ, sealanes, ports, and harbors particularly the 

ports of Tabaco (Albay), Tagbilaran (Bohol), and Ozamis 

City. The Agency will gather additional technical data that 

will strengthen scientific and technical arguments for the 

country’s ECS entitlement; work on the defense of the 

country’s ECS submission before the UNCLCS, and provide 

technical assistance during bilateral and multilateral 

consultations with neighboring countries concerning 

maritime boundaries. 

Administrator Tiangco and some Agency officials in a discussion with the representatives of 

Geoscience Australia for the development and implementation of nSDI. 

The Agency will continue to organize its own data in an 

internal NAMRIA Spatial Data Infrastructure (nSDI), an initial 

undertaking to successfully take the lead in the development 

of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for the 

Philippines. In building the nSDI, NAMRIA is working in 

partnership with Geoscience Australia to develop a strategic 

and implementation plan which will support the efficient 

management and dissemination of spatial data across the 

Agency. Finally, to impart to the public the use and benefits 

of spatial information and technologies, NAMRIA will 

continue the conduct of training activities, IEC campaigns, 

and regional social mobilization activities for LGUs on 

geomatics and allied technologies; and strengthen the 

cooperation and coordination among geographic dataproducing 

agencies. 

With the full support of the national leadership and the 

collective efforts of its officials and employees, NAMRIA can 

very well realize its primary thrust for 2010. The Agency will 

continue to provide updated geographic information to serve 

as basic tools to support the various programs and projects 

of the government and other sectors. NAMRIA welcomes 

the challenges and expectations as it works its way towards 

the greater objective which is national progress. 

Usec. PETER N. TIANGCO, Ph.D. 

Administrator


Maps serve as important support tools in diverse 

applications, such as in environmental management and 

protection, infrastructure development, local 

development planning, disaster management, preparation of 

comprehensive land use plans, public health management, and 

tourism development. 

Being the government’s central mapping agency, NAMRIA 

produces topographic base maps at various scales for use by the 

national government, local government units, the private sector, 

and the academe. The Agency periodically updates existing 

topographic base maps to ensure their accuracy and availability 

to the different users. Maps are updated through the acquisition 

and use of the latest satellite imageries and aerial photographs. 

The production of large-scale topographic maps provides 

detailed information on the existing infrastructures and other 

economic indicators reflecting the current development of an 

area. Topographic maps at 1:10,000 scale are cartographically 

enhanced to show the administrative boundaries, drainage 

systems, major establishments, road networks, topography, 

vegetation, and other features in an area. 

For 2009, NAMRIA updated and enhanced existing 

topographic maps at 1:50,000 scale using SPOT 5 satellite 

imageries, supported by data gathered from field surveys. The 

produced updated provincial maps were based on 1:50,000-scale 

topographic maps and other references. The Agency likewise 

undertook the production of three provincial maps covering 

Pampanga, Pangasinan, and Tarlac; the publication of the 

Philippine Road Atlas-Visayas; and research and development in 

the production of aeronautical charts.


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Large-Scale Base Mapping (1:10,000 scale) 

‣ Cartographically enhanced six map sheets 

covering Metro Manila at 1:10,000 scale; 

Ongoing cartographic enhancement of the 

topographic map of Butuan City 

‣ Completed the orthophoto mapping and 

compilation of data sources for 21 map 

manuscripts of Bulacan; with additional 22 

sheets and 9 sheets for Boracay Island at 

1:4,000 scale 

Medium-Scale Base Mapping (1:50,000) 

‣ Converted 72 analog map sheets into digital 

format 

‣ Acquired 40 new scenes of SPOT 5 satellite 

images at 2.5 meter resolution for a total of 190 

out of 234 scenes covering the whole country, 

and aerial photographs of Kalibo covering 

100,000 hectares 

Cartographically enhanced topographic map of Kamuning at 1:10,000 scale 

Administrative/Special Mapping 

‣ Conducted data gathering, mosaicking, editing/ 

conversion, and cartographic enhancement for 

the production of three provincial maps covering 

Pampanga, Pangasinan, and Tarlac 

‣ Undertook data gathering, editing/mosaicking, 

cartographic enhancement, and geographic 

names indexing for the publication of the 

Philippine Road Atlas-Visayas comprising 23 map 

sheets 

‣ Conducted study on the production of 

aeronautical charts 

Printing of Topographic/Administrative Maps 

‣ Printed 31 sheets of topographic maps (i.e., 

Series 711 at 1:50,000 scale [5 sheets]; 

Philippine National Topographic Map Series at 

1:50,000 scale [7 sheets]; Contour Map at 

1:10,000 scale [16 sheets]; Series 2500 at 

1:250,000 scale [2 sheets]; and 1 special map of 

Manila) 

(Inset) Spot 5 satellite image of Lanao Del Norte and Misamis Oriental


NAMRIA in coordination with the DENR regional 

offices, particularly the Lands Management Services 

(LMS) and the Forest Management Services, is 

taking the lead in the implementation of the Philippine Reference 

System of 1992 (PRS92) Project. The PRS92 Project 

primarily aims to provide a unified, consistent, and reliable 

geographic information for planning and policy/decision-making 

activities in the government as well as the private sector. PRS92 

is mandated to be adopted as the standard reference system for 

all surveys and mapping activities in the country. This is 

according to Executive Order (EO) number 45 (series of 

1993), as amended by EO numbers 280 (series of 2000) and 

EO 321 (series of 2004). 

For 2009, the Agency focused on the development of the 

national geodetic network and the transformation and integration 

of old survey and map data into the PRS92 system. Geodetic 

network development (GND) aims to upgrade the horizontal 

and vertical control network and ensure the reliability, 

completeness, and accuracy of PRS92 as a geodetic reference 

network. Covered activities are densification, establishment, and 

upgrading of geodetic control points (GCPs); inter-island 

benchmark connections; establishment of additional active 

geodetic stations (AGS); leveling and gravity surveys; and 

installation and upgrading of tide stations. 

Other complementary activities to the national GND are 

the establishment of image control points for the integration of 

medium-scale topographic maps; data conversion of cadastral 

and other ENR datasets; recovery of old cadastral reference 

monuments for derivation of transformation parameters; and 

transformation and integration of cadastral and other ENR 

datasets. For the year, the Agency continued to undertake 

activities like fundamental data buildup, derivation of local 

transformation parameters, and integration of transformed data 

to the PRS92 system. The Agency likewise provided guidance 

on the adoption of standard procedures for the undertaking of 

data integration-directed activities through regional monitoring/ 

assessment and conduct of technical trainings.


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Geodetic Network Development 

‣ Zero-Order Network Observation. Upgraded and 

observed 59 first-order GCPs to compose the zeroorder 

network 

‣ First-Order GCPs Re-Observation. Re-observed 11 

first-order GCPs located in the provinces of 

Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, and Zambales and the 

cities of Batangas, Manila, Quezon and Taguig and 

updated their old coordinates 

‣ Inter-island Benchmark Connections. Occupied 

14 benchmarks located in Baler, Aurora; Basco, 

Batanes; Batangas City, Batangas; Bauang, La 

Union; Currimao, Ilocos Norte; Legazpi City, 

Albay; Malay, Aklan; Mariveles, Bataan; Metro 

Manila; Mogpog, Marinduque; Sta. Ana, Cagayan; 

Subic, Zambales; Real, Quezon; and Virac, 

Catanduanes for the cluster four of the interisland 

connections to relate the different sea-level 

datums of the country’s main islands 

‣ Evaluation of GCPs. Evaluated a total of 2,942 

fourth-order GCPs established by the DENR 

regional offices 

Areas occupied in the GPS inter-island benchmark connections 

Map showing the location of the upgraded 

first-order GCPs to compose the zero-order 

network of the Philippines


‣ Installation of AGS. 

• Established six AGS in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya 

and in the cities of General Santos, Iloilo, Legaspi, 

Surigao, and Tacloban; Installed Global 

Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) antenna, 

receiver, and tilt sensor and established Internet 

connection in five newly constructed AGS sites 

• Signed two Memorandums of Understanding 

(MOUs) and 10 Memorandums of Agreement 

(MOAs) for the implementation and utilization of 

the PRS92-Active Geodetic Network (PageNET) 

project. [The MOUs were with PAGASA and 

PHIVOLCS; while the MOAs were with the 

Department of Agriculture (Region II), Mindanao 

State University, Nueva Vizcaya State University, 

Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Philippine 

Navy, and the cities of Cebu, Iloilo, Legaspi, 

Surigao, and Tacloban. In line with the MOA with 

PHIVOLCS, 2008 data from all the stations of 

PageNET were downloaded in support of the 

geodynamics study of PHIVOLCS.] 

‣ Re-leveling of Metro Manila. Surveyed 145.6-km 

level line in Metro Manila covering Caloocan City, 

Mandaluyong City, Manila, Navotas, and Quezon 

City 

‣ Gravity Network. Established and surveyed 37 

gravity stations to complete the establishment of 

first-order gravity stations in the whole country 

‣ Establishment of Tide Stations. Constructed two 

new tide stations for the country’s tide station 

network and installed tide gauges in Catbalogan, 

Samar and El Nido, Palawan 

Gravity station 

Gravity survey 

instrument 

The red circles are the AGS locations established during the year. 

AGS is a GNSS-receiving station that continuously acquires fourdimensional 

data (i.e., longitude, latitude, elevation, and time).


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PRS92 Data Integration 

NAMRIA Activities 

‣ Georeferencing of SPOT satellite imageries for 

topographic map integration and updating. 

Established 97 image control points in Antique, 

Marinduque, and Pangasinan covering a total of 

15 topographic map sheets at 1:50,000 scale, 

needed for updating and revision 

‣ LC Data Conversion. Replotted 600 land 

classification (LC) maps and digitally converted 

LC lines and corners of 418 LC maps; conducted 

evaluation and accuracy assessment of replotted 

LC maps of Agusan del Sur, Aurora, Benguet, 

Biliran, Bohol, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Cebu, 

Davao del Sur, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, 

Iloilo, Isabela, Palawan, Samar, and Zambales 

DENR Regional Office Activities 

‣ Cadastral Data Conversion. Encoded a total of 

2,693,533 cadastral records and merged them 

into the respective digital regional databases 

‣ Derivation of Transformation Parameters. 

Recovered and observed a total of 4,545 cadastral 

monuments for the formulation of local 

transformation parameters [179 sets of local 

transformation parameters were derived by the 

DENR-LMS prior to integration.] 

‣ Data Integration. Ongoing preparation of 

provincial and municipal PRS92 control maps at 

the DENR-LMS 

‣ Integration to PRS92. Transformed and 

integrated the following thematic ENR data of 

the province of Biliran (i.e., legal status covering 

NIPAS, watershed, and mining claim maps; 

regulatory maps which cover community-based 

forest management, industrial-forest management 

agreement, social industrial-forest management 

agreement, and integrated social forestry; and 

reforestation maps) 

‣ Capability Building. Completed system installation 

of and conducted user training on Land Survey 

Project Information System (LSPIS) for NAMRIA 

and regional DENR-LMS; Conducted technical 

training on replotting of LC maps in Regions III, 

IX, and the National Capital Region 

Encoding of cadastral records at the DENR regional offices 

Cadastral map for digitization 

Replotted LC control map of Quezon province 

Encoded cadastral lots


NAMRIA’s function on land classification surveys 

covers public domain lands, forestland surveys and 

mapping, remote sensing data application in updating 

land use or land cover information, and the production and 

publication of ENR atlases which incorporate different 

thematic and analytical maps. 

The project on Forestlands Survey and Mapping 

(Classification of Unclassified Public Forest [UPF] Areas) 

was undertaken in pursuit of NAMRIA’s mandate to conduct 

the land classification of all the remaining unclassified lands of 

the public domain. It also aimed to complete the classification of 

the remaining UPF areas in accordance with the criteria and 

guidelines of the present system on land classification. 

The Sub-classification/Assessment and Mapping of the 

Forestlands project was also conducted. The undertaking is in 

line with the government’s thrusts and the urgent need to 

generate the basic land resources and other baseline data which 

are essential in accelerating land use/development planning in 

the ENR sector. 

The production of an ENR Provincial Atlas seeks to 

provide updated maps of various themes to users and the 

general public. The Atlas will contain geographical maps, 

charts, and other related data/information (e.g., on biology, 

boundaries, climate, coastal and marine resources, 

demographics, forestry, geology, natural hazards and risks, 

protected areas, soil, and terrain) of a certain province. The 

project’s main components are thematic mapping and analytical 

mapping.


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Forestland Surveys and Mapping (Classification 

of UPF areas) 

‣ Conducted land classification (LC) survey of 5,262 

hectares of unclassified lands of the public domain 

in Caramoan and Ragay in Camarines Sur (3,910 

hectares) and Tagaytay City (1,352 hectares); 

Prepared three final LC maps and project reports 

of the covered areas for presentation to the 

Technical Working Group of the National Technical 

Evaluation Committee (NTEC) and concerned 

provincial/community ENR offices (PENROs/ 

CENROs) 

‣ Completed research and acquisition of tenurial 

instruments, mining claims, Sangguniang Bayan 

Resolutions and other secondary data covering the 

provinces of Basilan, Laguna, Quezon, and 

Zamboanga City 

‣ Presented to the NTEC and concerned PENROs/ 

CENROs the land suitability maps of UPF areas in 

the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Aurora, 

Basilan, Laguna, Palawan, Quezon, and 

Zamboanga 

‣ Surveyed and established Geodetic Control Points/ 

Global Positioning System survey/project control 

points to support the evaluation of LC survey 

activities in the provinces of Batangas, Cavite, and 

Camarines Sur 

Sub-classification/Assessment and Mapping of 

Forestlands and Other Inalienable Lands 

‣ Completed secondary data research and 

gathering, and preliminary land evaluation and 

allocation of various land utilization types for Cebu 

and the Upper Pampanga River Basin; Ongoing 

thematic mapping and digitization for Cebu 

‣ Validated the preliminary land use allocation map 

of the Upper Pampanga River Basin 

‣ Completed secondary data acquisition for the subclassification 

project in the National Capital Region 

(NCR) and Region V 

‣ Ongoing thematic mapping and digitization of 

Camarines Sur 

Production of ENR Provincial Atlas 

‣ Thematic Mapping: Conducted analogue slope 

mapping for 210 map sheets and scanned, 

rectified, digitized, edge matched, and edited 200 

map sheets covering 23 provinces; Ongoing base 

mapping, data collection, conversion into digital 

format, and map layouting for Camarines Sur 

province 

‣ Analytical Mapping: Ongoing reclassification of 

land cover data, map compilation, assessment of 

existing land cover data, and application of the 

land cover classification system covering 

Camarines Sur 

Slope map of Camarines Sur 

Preliminary Land Use Allocation Map of Upper Pampanga River Basin


NAMRIA is the national hydrographic 

office and the focal agency for the 

International Hydrographic Organization 

(IHO). As such, the agency conducts 

hydrographic and oceanographic surveys, and 

produces nautical charts. It is also responsible for 

the delineation of the various maritime zones which 

are the archipelagic waters, territorial sea, 

contiguous zone, Exclusive Economic Zone 

(EEZ), and Extended Continental Shelf 

(ECS). NAMRIA maintains and operates 

several tide stations in the country for the 

continuous monitoring and recording of the rise and 

fall of tides and study of climate change. It also 

operates the National Oceanographic Data 

Center (NODC) which facilitates local and 

international exchange of oceanographic data. 

Hydrographic, oceanographic, topographic, 

and geophysical data collected are processed and 

analyzed for use in the compilation of new charts 

and in the revision/updating of existing charts, 

Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), 

bathymetric charts, tide and current tables, maritime 

publications, and for scientific study and research. 

Accurate hydrographic information are 

fundamental in enhancing maritime safety and 

supporting the protection and sustainable use of 

the marine environment. The charts are also 

important in complying with the provisions of the 

United Nations Convention on the Law of the 

Sea (UNCLOS) relative to the Philippines’ 

maritime claims and in fulfilling other international 

obligations under the IHO and the International 

Maritime Organization.


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Hydrographic Surveys 

‣ Conducted bathymetric survey of the EEZ and 

archipelagic waters covering 58,743.54 sq km 

(i.e., Benham Rise Region—14,387 sq km and 

archipelagic waters—44,356.54 sq km) and 

sealanes of Sulu Sea (4,000 sq km) 

‣ Conducted hydrographic survey of ports and 

harbors: San Isidro and Allen (310.77 sq km) and 

Catbalogan (4.65 sq km) in Samar; Iloilo City (47 

sq km); and Iloilo Strait (29.2 sq km) 

‣ Continued operation and maintenance of the 

Muntinlupa Magnetic Observatory (11 repeat 

stations observed and the earth’s magnetic 

elements recorded at the observatory) 

‣ Conducted hydrographic survey of Pasig-Marikina 

River (150 km) and Laguna de Bay (74 km) in the 

aftermath of typhoon “Ondoy” to gather data 

used to determine the actual depths of the rivers 

and identify the shallow areas that need to be 

dredged to hasten the discharge of water coming 

from Laguna Lake and other tributaries to the 

Manila Bay 

The orange color on the map represents the bathymetric survey 

conducted in the Benham Rise Region. 

The color-coded chart 

shows the completed 

hydrographic survey of 

ports in Allen and San 

Isidro, Samar. 

The chart shows the 

hydrographic and 

topographic survey 

conducted by BRP 

HYDROGRAPHER 

VENTURA in the port and 

vicinity of Catbalogan City, 

Samar.


Nautical Charting 

‣ Digitized four new Port and Harbor Charts (Davao, 

Dumaguete, General Santos, and Matnog); three new 

General Sailing Charts (Chart Nos. 4705—Manila Bay to 

Taiwan, 4707—Philippine Western Part, and 4708— 

Philippine Southeastern Part); and two new Coastal Charts 

(Chart Nos. 1554 and 1555) 

‣ Updated three Approach Paper Charts (Batangas Bay, 

Cebu Harbor and approaches, and Manila to Cavite) and 

Chart No. 4723—Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) at 

1:1,000,000 scale 

‣ Standardized and digitized eight Coastal Charts at 

1:150,000 scale (Chart Nos. 1519, 1523, 1528, 1536, 

1539, 1543, 1548, and 1549); finished compiling data 

sources for new ECS Chart No. 4723A—KIG and Recto 

Bank including Bajo De Masinloc 

New Port and Harbor Chart of Matnog 

‣ Undertook compilation of data sources for two new EEZ 

Charts (Chart No. 4723—Reed Bank at 1:500,000 scale 

and Chart No. 4724—West of Luzon at 1:1,000,000 scale) 

‣ Updated four large-scale ENCs (Northern Luzon, Central 

Visayas, Central Mindanao, and Sulu Sea); three ENC 

Harbor Charts (Batangas, Cebu, and Manila); and four 

Approach ENC Charts (Batangas Bay, Cebu Harbor and 

vicinity, Manila to Cavite, and Tubbataha Reef) 

‣ Printed five paper charts (Chart No. 4256—Batangas, 

Chart No. 4276A—Benham Rise, Chart No. 4357— 

Tubbataha Reef, Chart No. 4425—Eastern Bohol and Part 

of Leyte, and Chart No. 4714—Southwestern Luzon and 

Mindoro) and prepared reproducible materials for two 

nautical charts (Chart No. 4426—Ormoc Bay to Maasin, 

Ormoc Bay and Maasin, and Chart No.4449—Port Palapag 

and Laoang Bay) 

Standardized Coastal 

Chart No. 1543— 

Romblon Passage to 

Tayabas Bay including 

Tablas Strait 

‣ Manually corrected 2,345 sheets of printed paper charts to 

update navigational information (i.e., Traffic Separation 

Scheme, submarine cable, submarine pipeline, light 

characteristics, and other dangers to navigation) The 

following is the list of updated charts: 

1. Chart 4420—Calbayog to Tacloban, Catbalogan Harbor (5 sheets) 

2. Chart 4425—Eastern Bohol and Panaon Strait (90 sheets) 

3. Chart 4716—Palawan (486 sheets) 

4. Chart 4706—Philippines, Central Part (420 sheets) 

5. Chart 4708—Philippines, Southwestern part (529 sheets) 

6. Chart 4220—San Bernardino Strait and Samar Island (92 sheets) 

7. Chart 4714—Southwestern Luzon and Mindoro (699 sheets) 

8. Chart 4719—Surigao Strait and Leyte with parts of Samar and 

Mindanao, Biri Anchorage, Mauo River (24 sheets) 

‣ Continued bathymetric data processing covering EEZ 

Sheet Nos. 4,6,7,9, and 12 including the ships’ data on 

harbors 

Newly compiled EEZ Chart No. 4723A—KIG and Recto 

Bank including Bajo De Masinloc


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Preparation of Maritime Publications 

‣ Prepared and published 12 editions of Notices-to- 

Mariners (NTMs) which contain a total of 250 

notices (free copies issued in pamphlet form and 

digital media to the maritime sector and to foreign 

hydrographic offices) 

‣ Disseminated 80 navigational warnings to 

mariners through NAVAREA XI Coordinator in 

Japan as supplements to the NTMs 

‣ Prepared and published the 2010 edition of the 

Philippine List of Lights which contains detailed 

information on all lighthouses located throughout 

the Philippine archipelago (its availability is on a 

“print-on-demand” basis) 

‣ Reviewed and edited/revised volume I and part of 

volume II of the manuscript of the Philippine 

Coast Pilot Book 

Physical Oceanographic Survey 

‣ Completed analysis, processing, and prediction of 

tidal data and prepared the 2010 Tide and Current 

Tables; printed 2,000 copies of the tide tables 

‣ Re-leveled and maintained 39 primary tide 

stations located in: 

Balanacan (Marinduque) 

Baler (Aurora) 

Basco (Batanes) 

Batangas Port (Batangas City) 

Bulan (Sorsogon) 

Calapan (Oriental Mindoro) 

Camiguin 

Catbalogan (Eastern Samar) 

Coron (Palawan) 

Currimao (Ilocos Norte) 

Dumaguete (Negros Oriental) 

Naval Station (Zamboanga City) 

Pagadian (Zamboanga del Norte) 

Pier 1 (Cebu City) 

Pier 9 (Manila South Harbor) 

Poro Point (San Fernando, La Union) 

Puerto Princesa (Palawan) 

Pulupandan (Negros Occidental) 

Quezon (Palawan) 

Real (Quezon) 

San Carlos (Negros Occidental) 

San Jose (Occidental Mindoro) 

El Nido (Palawan) 

Guiuan (Eastern Samar) 

Legaspi (Albay) 

Macabalan Port 

(Cagayan de Oro City) 

Makar (General Santos City) 

Malay (Aklan) 

Mariveles (Bataan) 

Masbate (Masbate) 

San Vicente (Sta. Ana Cagayan) 

Sasa Wharf (Davao City) 

Subic (Zambales) 

Surigao City 

Tagbilaran (Bohol) 

Tandag (Surigao del Sur) 

Tayamaan (Occidental Mindoro) 

Virac (Catanduanes) 

Mati (Davao Oriental) 

2009-edition NTMs 

‣ Processed 336 tidal datasets and water level 

measurements in 39 primary tide stations 

‣ Updated tidal information on 39 nautical charts 

‣ Continued operation and maintenance of the 

NODC 

New editions of the Philippine List of Lights and the Philippine Coast Pilot Book


One of NAMRIA’s significant functions is 

the delineation of the national maritime 

jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions 

of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the 

Sea (UNCLOS). Under the UNCLOS, the 

coastal state is entitled to a mandatory 200 nautical-mile 

continental shelf from the baselines from which the 

breadth of the territorial sea is measured. The coastal 

state is allowed to submit a claim for an Extended 

Continental Shelf (ECS), up to the maximum limit of 

350 nautical miles from its baselines, or 100 nautical 

miles from the 2,500-meter depth curve. 

For the year in review, NAMRIA spearheaded 

the preparation of the Philippines’ submission to the 

United Nations Commission on the Limits of the 

Continental Shelf (UNCLCS) for the country’s 

ECS entitlement. The CLCS is the UN body 

charged with the scrutiny of all ECS submissions. 

Being the implementing arm of DENR, NAMRIA 

chairs the technical working group concerned with the 

project. The ECS project started in 2006 under the 

supervision of the Commission on Maritime and Ocean 

Affairs. 

A claim for an ECS should be supported by 

technical and scientific evidence consisting of 

hydrographic, geologic, and geophysical data to show 

that a seabed area is a natural prolongation of the 

country’s landmass. Each country should also delimit its 

maritime boundaries in large-scale charts and deposit all 

pertinent technical information to the United Nations. 

These documents will serve as references/bases for 

the ECS claims.


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Notable accomplishments under this core function are: 

‣ Completed the preparation of the Philippine ECS 

Submission on the Benham Rise Region which lies 

north-east of Luzon 

‣ Provided technical expertise for the passage of 

Republic Act (RA) 9522 or the new Philippine 

Archipelagic Baselines Law; RA 9522 will ensure 

international recognition of the country’s 

baselines; these baselines became the bases for 

drawing the different maritime zones 

‣ On 07 April 2009, the Philippines submitted its 

ECS claim on the Benham Rise Region to the 

UNCLCS ahead of the 13 May 2009 deadline for 

States to submit claims for their ECS 

‣ On 25 August 2009, the Philippines presented the 

completed Philippines’ ECS Entitlement Report for 

the Benham Rise Region to the CLCS en banc in 

the UN Headquarters in New York, USA [The 

submission contains all scientific data and 

information which are necessary to establish the 

outer limits of the continental shelf beyond 200 

nautical miles from the baselines from which the 

territorial sea is measured. The submission 

showed that Benham Rise Region is an extension 

of the Philippines’ continental shelf based on 

seismic, magnetic, gravity, and other geological 

data collected.] Once the submission is validated, 

the Philippines will have the sovereign rights of 

exploring and exploiting the resources in the said 

area. 

‣ Generated a total of 53 maps and four charts/ 

maps using GIS technology which formed part of 

the appendices for the Benham Rise Region ECS 

report 

ECS-TWG and the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences 

workshop to review the draft of the Reed Bank/KIG area ECS 

submission 

‣ Developed a GIS Viewer containing all scientific 

data and information used by the Philippines in 

the submission [The geographic data viewer will 

assist the CLCS in the review of the Philippine ECS 

submission and the query of the submitted data 

and information. It allows, among others, the 

viewing of the actual submission (i.e., executive 

summary, main body text, figure, and supporting 

data); and includes videos showing the threedimensional 

bathymetric model and plate tectonic 

reconstruction showing the evolution of the 

Philippine region.] 

‣ Prepared the first ECS draft entitlement report for 

the Reed Bank (local name Recto Bank)/Kalayaan 

Island Group (KIG) area and finalized 19 map 

layouts and four charts for inclusion in the Reed 

Bank ECS Report 

‣ Provided technical assistance to the Department of 

Foreign Affairs in the conduct of maritime 

boundary delimitation talks with neighboring 

countries 

Screen shot of GIS Viewer 

The Philippines’ ECS Entitlement Report for the Benham Rise Region


NAMRIA’s information management function 

includes the development of information systems; 

the management of web-based systems and 

databases; and the dissemination of geographic information 

for use by government agencies, the private sector, 

nongovernment organizations, the academe, and the 

general public. Effective information management directs 

organizational processes and contributes to national 

planning and development. 

For 2009, under Information Systems Development 

NAMRIA developed and maintained two information 

systems to support integrated surveying and mapping in the 

country. These are the Geodetic Network Information 

System (GNIS) for the management of geodetic control 

point data; and the Land Survey Data Management 

System (LSDMS) for the capture of lot data and parcel 

information. Web-based Systems Maintenance was 

likewise initiated pursuant to the country’s e-governance 

program. Database Management was for organizing, 

managing, and improving access to the available 

NAMRIA-produced spatial data in order to promote 

their reusability and ensure that their collection and 

management will result in an ever-growing, readily available, 

and usable information pool. Finally, under Information 

Dissemination, geographic information services were 

provided to a diverse clientele.


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Information Systems Development 

‣ Updated the application systems of the regional 

operation centers, conducted follow-up trainings, 

and monitored data encoding progress 

‣ Conducted user’s training on the ENR 

Metadatabase Browser and the Land Survey 

Profile Information System 

‣ Incorporated current events and regional 

accomplishments in the Philippine Reference 

System of 1992 website 

Web-based Systems Maintenance 

‣ Continued the buildup of NAMRIA webpage 

content (i.e., geographic names, tides and 

currents, and other ENR databases) 

‣ Installed Acknowledgement Receipt for Equipment 

Monitoring System and Daily Journal Information 

System and conducted training for end users 

Database Management 

‣ For the metadabase development and digital 

topographic database buildup component – 

Populated 500 metadata records of georeferenced 

and scanned topographic maps at 1:50,000 scale 

covering Regions IX to XIII and the Autonomous 

Region of Muslim Mindanao 

‣ For the Philippine Islands Geodatabases buildup 

component – Prepared map layouts containing the 

digital 1:50,000-scale topographic maps and island 

locations of Palawan 

‣ For the support to the establishment of a national 

spatial data infrastructure component – Finalized 

the policy on the development of a seamless 

digital topographic database; Held consultative 

meetings with representatives from Geoscience 

Australia for the implementation of a natural 

hazard risk analysis spatial data infrastructure; 

Encoded NSDI stakeholders ICT capability 

inventory forms; Enhanced the databases for the 

2001-2003 and 2007-2008 local government unit 

(LGU) GIS capability inventory; and Generated 15 

LGU databases on the stages of GIS development 

for cities, municipalities, and provinces 

STAGES OF GIS DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES 

(As of December 2009) 

Provinces Cities Municipalities Total 

No. % No. % No. % No. % 

GIS 0 

(No GIS) 22 27% 21 18% 1,252 83% 1,295 76% 

GIS 1 (Gestation) 19 24% 30 25% 182 12% 231 13% 

GIS 2 

(Developmental) 25 31% 40 33% 72 5% 137 8% 

GIS 3 

(Operational) 14 18% 29 24% 7 1% 50 3% 

Sub-total 

(LGUs with GIS) 58 73% 99 83% 261 17% 418 24% 

TOTAL 

(Source: LPP, LCP, LMP) 

80 120 1 ,513 1,713 

4/19/2010 

Screen shot of Metadatabase browser 

Encoded NSDI 

stakeholders ICT 

capability inventory 

forms 

Map layout screen shot of points representing the locations of northern 

Palawan islands for verification


Information Dissemination 

‣ On the provision of data and inquiry 

assistance and other activities to enhance 

customer services – Served the data needs 

of nearly 600 customers; Coordinated 17 

NAMRIA facility tours; Updated archival 

databases and NAMRIA information and 

promotional materials; Conducted two 

information drives and two product 

orientations; Enhanced map sales office 

operations; and Conducted 37 geomatics 

technology trainings through the NAMRIA 

Geomatics Training Center 

‣ On the packaging of information and 

community relations to increase public 

awareness and understanding on NAMRIA’s 

role in national development – Published the 

2008 NAMRIA Annual Report, Volume XVI of 

the Infomapper, Volume XIV of the GIS Link, 

23 issues of the NAMRIA Newscoop, the 

NAMRIA 6-fold Brochure, and four media 

releases; Produced the NAMRIA Profile 

audio-visual presentation; Set up seven 

technology and map exhibits; Documented 

various NAMRIA events, activities, and 

projects in photo and video; Provided 

editorial and graphic arts services to NAMRIA 

departments; and Supported the 

development of the national geodetic 

network through information, education, and 

communication (IEC) services 

NAMRIA packaged and disseminated IEC materials 

Interagency Task Group efforts to preserve Station Balanacan were 

presented in Marinduque on 27 May 2009. (The activity was one of the 

initiatives of the Interagency Task Group Balanacan for the declaration 

of Luzon Datum Origin as National Landmark and for the issuance of a 

Presidential Proclamation reserving a parcel of land of the public domain 

as site for the Luzon Datum Origin National Landmark, ecotourism, 

and for other purposes. The group composed of representatives from 

NAMRIA and DENR Region IVB collaborates with the Provincial 

Government of Marinduque and the National Historical Institute in 

carrying out the initiatives.) 

Radio guesting at DWBT Radyo ng Bayan Batanes on 08 June 2009 

(IEC campaigns were conducted during the year to generate awareness 

on and stakeholder support to PRS92 project. These campaigns were 

also held for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the 

provinces of Ilocos Norte and Rizal. Other PRS92 support activities 

during the year included regional monitoring and assessment and the 

implementation of the Adopt-a-Mojon program in which 430 MOAs were 

signed for the protection and preservation of geodetic control points.)


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The administrative and support services significantly contribute to the implementation of NAMRIA’s core functions 

and the operations of the line departments. Coverage areas of Engineering Services are as follows: (1) provision 

of technical assistance in the planning, study, acquisition, and installation of technical equipment; (2) preventive 

maintenance and repair services for computer systems, photogrammetric equipment, and other mapping equipment; (3) 

maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and related facilities; and (4) management and operation of motor pool and 

transport services. Planning, Policy, and Development Studies involves the overall strategic and operational planning of 

NAMRIA projects and programs, formulation of policies and standard operating procedures, and conduct of development 

studies. Finally, Administrative Services deal with the support services on personnel development and management; 

property stewardship; supply and equipment procurement; records management; financial management; medical and dental 

programs; and safety and security operations. 

Engineering Services 

‣ Performed preventive and corrective maintenance for 1,049 computer systems; 108 hardware and software 

systems; 221 motor systems; 380 technical and communication equipment; and six photogrammetric equipment 

‣ Assisted in tide-station site reconnaissance and construction 

‣ Installed two telemetry instruments (Tandag, Surigao del Sur and Legaspi City, Albay tide stations) and seven 

solar panels (Basco, Batanes; Bulan, Sorsogon; Calapan, Oriental Mindoro; Cebu City, Dumaguete City, Negros 

Oriental; Pagadian, Zamboanga del Norte; and Tagbilaran, Bohol tide stations) 

‣ Maintained and repaired buildings, appurtenances, grounds, and facility systems 

‣ Conducted periodic checkup on the Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite beacon to 

ensure continuous radio signal emissions for satellite reception 

Installation of solar panels in tide station 

Newly constructed PRS92 tide stations


Planning, Policy, and Development Studies 

‣ Monitored the accomplishments of the agency on 

regular and special projects and intervening 

activities 

‣ Generated reports from the daily journal of 

accomplishments and activities of line 

departments for submission to the NAMRIA Board 

of Governors 

‣ Prepared Citizen’s Charter of NAMRIA to comply 

with Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Bill 

and the Civil Service Commission Resolution 

081471 

Administrative Services 

‣ Carried out five orientation programs for new 

employees and coordinated with the Philippines- 

Australia Human Resource Development Facility 

for the conduct of the short-term training on 

strengthening leadership of middle-level 

management 

‣ Participated in the development of the 

Performance Management System-Office 

Performance Evaluation System 

‣ Maintained the NAMRIA Library, the Museum of 

Surveying and Mapping, and the map sales offices 

NAMRIA Citizen’s Charter corner in the main lobby 

Civil Service Commission Director Cecilia C. Villafuerte explains to NAMRIA officials 

the mechanics of the Performance Management System-Office Performance Evaluation System.


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NAMRIA conducts local- and foreign-assisted/collaborative projects under its core functions. Its major special 

projects for 2009 are the following: 

Hazard Mapping and Assessment for Effective 

Community-based Disaster Risk Management 

(READY) - Phase II 

This is a continuing undertaking with the Office of the 

Civil Defense (OCD)- National Disaster Coordinating 

Council (NDCC); the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-DENR; 

and two agencies of the Department of Science and 

Technology—PAGASA and PHIVOLCS. NAMRIA is to 

produce the necessary base maps of priority areas in the 

country which are prone to natural hazards as identified by 

the other member agencies. The project, with funding 

assistance from the United Nations Development 

Programme and the Australian Agency for International 

Development (AusAID), aims to produce about nine 

hazard maps for IEC use at the barangay levels and for 

use by the local government units in their disaster 

management plans. 

‣ Spearheaded an IEC campaign for Zambales 

province in December 2009 with the barangay 

captains, provincial LGUs, and various government 

agency officials as participants. [The IEC 

campaign aimed to inform/acquaint local 

communities on the use of hazard maps and early 

warning systems. To date 12 provincial IEC 

activities have been conducted for the READY 

project.] 

‣ Completed multihazard maps of Bohol, 

Leyte, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Norte, and 

Surigao del Sur and prepared preliminary 

multihazard maps of Aurora, Cavite, Eastern and 

Northern Samar, Laguna, Pampanga, and 

Zambales 

Ground-Shaking Hazard Map of Cavite province 

Rain-Induced Landslide Hazard Map of Leyte province


Collaboration with University of Tokyo, Japan and 

Kyushu University, Japan 

Through NAMRIA’s continuing collaboration with two 

Japanese universities, magnetic data were gathered for 

various scientific researches and studies. 

‣ Collected a 12-month record of the earth’s 

magnetic elements using the magnetometers 

installed in the NAMRIA Muntinlupa Magnetic 

Observatory for the Circum-Pacific Magnetic 

Network Project of Kyushu University and for the 

Ocean Hemisphere Network Project of University 

of Tokyo 

RP-US Cooperative Hydrographic Surveys 

Through the joint undertaking, hydrographic surveys 

are conducted in traditional transit lanes to enhance safe 

navigation and maritime security and to expand the 

country’s capabilities in hydrographic surveys. Under the 

Terms of Reference finalized in February 2009, NAMRIA 

was designated as Office with Primary Responsibility and 

the Philippine Navy as Office with Coordinating 

Responsibility. 

For 2009, participants from NAMRIA and the Philippine 

Navy took part in the development of survey plans and in 

the acquisition of bathymetric data using the multibeam 

depth measuring system. The USNS BRUCE HEEZEN and 

the USNS JOHN MCDONNEL vessels were used as platforms 

for the hydrographic surveys. NAMRIA was provided 

with bathymetric data for updating and producing nautical 

charts in conformity with International Hydrographic 

Organization standards. The Philippine Navy was also 

given the same data for their own use. 

‣ Eight NAMRIA personnel participated in the 

Shipboard Training on Hydrographic Surveys 

conducted by USNS BRUCE HEEZEN and USNS 

JOHN MCDONNELL covering the major sealanes 

from San Bernardino Strait to Mindoro Strait and 

in the Verde Island/Calavite Passage 

Topographic Map Digitization Project - Phase IV 

with GMA Network, Inc. 

For the project, NAMRIA previously generated digital 

vector data of 1:50,000-scale topographic maps on the 

following layers: administrative boundary, coastline, 

contour, river system, road network, and spot height. The 

Agency also provided its technical assistance and guidance 

on the actual applications of GIS. In 2009, GMA Network, 

Inc. requested another 30 sheets of 1:50,000-scale 

topographic maps covering various provinces. 

‣ Completed the digitization of 30 1:50,000-scale 

topographic map sheets covering portions of 

the provinces of Antique, Bataan, Camarines 

Sur, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, Davao 

Oriental, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, 

Isabela, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and 

Sorsogon 

The image shows a portion of digitized contour overlaid on the 

georeferenced scanned topographic map of Tigbauan, Iloilo. 

‣ A NAMRIA commissioned officer participated in the 

airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) 

surveys conducted over shallow water areas in the 

Sulu Archipelago 

The red color shows the joint hydrographic surveys conducted of 

the gaps and shallow water areas from Mindoro Strait to San 

Bernardino Strait and along Verde Island Passage.


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Forestry Information System (FIS) Project - 

Phase II 

The joint NAMRIA and Forest Management Bureau 

(FMB) project provided the DENR regional forestry sectors 

with technical assistance in the use of GIS technology and 

in the modification and coverage expansion of the existing 

information system to aid in better implementation of 

policies and programs. 

‣ Prepared system design documents on the 

following subsystems: Agro-forestry, Forest 

Products Revised Price Monitoring, Nursery 

Inventory, Rattan Cutting Contract Information 

System, Socialized Industrial Forest Management 

Agreement, Statistical Reporting System, Tree 

Farm, and Wood Processing Plant Information 

System; Submitted completed design 

documents to the Forest Economics Division 

(FED) 

Development of Touch-Screen Interactive Map 

Application: ENR Data Integration and Updating 

Component 

This project aimed to support the component on data 

integration and updating of ENR data of the overall 

undertaking to produce interactive maps. The maps will 

show the major land features of the Philippines and ENR 

spatial datasets for use by DENR, other government 

agencies, and the general public. 

‣ Produced 45 thematic layers (e.g., climate type, 

earthquake-triggered by landslide, forest cover, 

ground rupture, ground shaking, land 

classification, liquefaction, storm surge, and 

tsunami) for Aurora-Luzon, Bohol-Visayas, Dinagat 

Islands-Mindanao, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao 

del Sur. 

‣ Held two-day workshop to present and obtain 

suggestions from CENRO system users 

‣ Enhanced existing subsystems of FIS-Phase I to 

ensure its proper implementation and 

sustainability; Prepared user’s manual on the 

revised FIS 

‣ Trained technical personnel of the FED on the 

additional and enhanced features of the 

subsystems; Trained regional forestry sector 

technical staff on Advanced GIS using Manifold 

GIS software 

Liquefaction map of Bohol province 

‣ Turned over to FMB in October 2009 the 

completed system design documents on the 

subsystems in analog and digital format as well as 

the Patch and Database Updater CD for the 

enhanced subsystems of FIS-Phase I 

System design documents of the four information subsystems: Rattan 

Cutting Contract, Wood Processing Plant, Statistical Reporting, and Forest 

Products Revised Price Monitoring together with the Patch and Database 

Updater CD for the enhanced subsystems of FIS-Phase I 

Forest cover map of Dinagat Island province


Delineation of Municipal Waters 

NAMRIA continued providing technical assistance to 

LGUs in the delineation of their municipal waters in 

accordance with Section 123 of Republic Act (RA) 8550, 

otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, 

and Rule 123.2 of the RA’s implementing rules and 

regulations. 

The municipal waters, as defined in RA 8550, are 

marine waters 15 kilometers from the coastline and the 

streams, lakes, and rivers within the municipality. NAMRIA 

technical assistance includes provision of preliminary 

technical description and a map of the municipal waters for 

validation, assistance in field survey/confirmation of coastal 

terminal points (CTPs), certification of the validated 

technical description, databasing, and training of LGUs on 

chart/map reading and plotting as well as on GPS 

positioning using the handheld GPS receiver for municipal 

water management. 

‣ Assisted 109 municipalities in the conduct of the 

municipal water delineation exercise and field 

validation of CTPs using the handheld GPS receiver 

‣ Provided training on the use of the handheld GPS 

receiver and the plotting of observed positions on 

nautical charts specifically for deputized fish and 

bantay dagat wardens of the provinces of Laugan, 

Oriental Mindoro and Romblon, Romblon 

‣ Participated in numerous Sangguniang Bayan 

meetings to address technical queries on the 

proposed ordinance on delineating and delimiting 

the municipal waters 

‣ Certified the maps and technical descriptions of the 

municipal waters of 35 LGUs 

Project with Clark Development Corporation 

(CDC) 

The CDC commissioned NAMRIA through a 

Memorandum of Agreement dated August 2008 to 

undertake a delineation/survey to physically define the 

boundary of the 300-hectare within the Clark Special 

Economic Zone (CSEZ) and leased by Donggwang 

Construction Co., Ltd. The technical assistance project is 

an integral component of the overall thrust of CDC which 

is to ensure, among others, stability in land 

administration and management within the CSEZ. 

‣ Established/monumented on the ground a 

network of 10 pairs of 3 rd - and 4 th -order PRS92- 

compliant GPS survey control points within the 

300-hectare Donggwang area and submitted 

computations and maps reflecting the 

established control stations 

‣ Delineated/surveyed and installed concrete 

monuments/markers on established boundary 

corners of the leased area 

‣ Prepared and submitted the final report and 

maps which define the boundary of the leased 

area, along with technical data, certified GPS 

points, and other supporting documents 

Interagency Infrastructure Map Project 

The project established a common base map showing 

the involved agencies’ existing infrastructure facilities, 

programs, and projects so that the linkages and 

importance of these infrastructure concerns will easily be 

understood and recognized. The Department of Public 

Works and Highways (DPWH) is the lead agency and the 

member agencies are the Department of Tourism (DOT), 

the Department of Transportation and Communications, 

DENR, the Department of Interior and Local Government, 

the Department of Agriculture, and NAMRIA. 

‣ Consolidated the submission of all interagency 

infrastructure mapping datasets and developed 

the GIS-based Infrastructure Mapping System 

‣ Presented outputs to DPWH and DOT 

Map layout shows the delineated 15-km municipal waters in 

Camiguin province


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In 2009, NAMRIA continued to work together with the national government to implement advocacy, training, and 

institutional mechanism programs on Gender and Development (GAD). In advocacy, NAMRIA’s celebration of the 

2009 National Women’s Month was anchored on the national theme Babae: Yaman ka ng Bayan. The celebration 

highlighted the critical role of women in nation building and served as a channel to promote entrepreneurship activities 

especially among women. The GAD training program for the year aimed to discuss gender and related concepts; to 

diagnose and eliminate behavioral patterns of individual and group gender discrimination; and to heighten awareness on 

the legal provisions of GAD. Finally, during the year, NAMRIA continued to provide day care services for the 

children of employees below five years of age. 

Advocacy: National Women’s Month NAMRIA 

Celebration 

‣ Participated in the Go Negosyo: Babae, Yayaman 

Ka! National Women’s Day Celebration on 02 

March and in the Pinay in Action all women’s run 

on 29 March 

‣ Joined the DENR in its kickoff activity on 03 March 

and participated in its lecture series on 

detoxification, puto-at-kutsinta making, meat and 

fish processing, and dealing with anger (various 

dates) 

Woman Achiever’s Day with Dr. del Rosario-Fortun as 

guest speaker 

‣ Conducted activities on health and wellness 

(health fair and checkup, 03 March and running 

clinic, 17 March); on family life and work balance 

(building positive relationships in the family, 10 

March); on entrepreneurship and livelihood (fish 

deboning/smoking and shrimp/fish by-product 

making, 19 March); and on the environment (herb 

planting) 

‣ Held a Woman Achiever’s Day on 31 March with 

world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel B. 

del Rosario-Fortun as guest inspirational speaker 

Training 

Presentation of outputs for the Gender Sensitivity and 

Responsiveness Training 

‣ Conducted three trainings on gender sensitivity 

and responsiveness 

Other Institutional Mechanism 

‣ Continued the maintenance and operation of the 

NAMRIA Day Care Center 

‣ Served the development needs of 27 children 

Special Christmas presentation of NAMRIA Day Care 

children


Condensed Balance Sheet 

As of December 31, 2009 

( With Comparative Figures of 2008 ) 

ASSETS 

Increase/ 

2009 2008 ( Decrease ) 

Current Asset 

Cash 40,877,960.83 P 36,877,193.94 P 4,000,766.89 

Receivables 110,802,660.46 126,150,957.59 (15,348,297.13) 

Inventories 71,553,902.50 174,915,295.06 (103,361,392.56) 

Prepaid Expenses 3,026,313.02 2,858,922.75 167,390.27 

Other Currrent Assets 200,000.00 200,000.00 - 

Total Current Assets 226,460,836.81 341,002,369.34 (114,541,532.53) 

Property, Plant and Equipment 1,294,460,855.07 1,101,885,626.27 192,575,228.80 

Other Assets 688,428.00 688,428.00 - 

TOTAL ASSETS 1,521,610,119.88 P 1,443,576,423.61 P 78,033,696.27 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 

Liabilities 

Current Liabilities P 31,206,811.23 P 14,124,017.04 P 17,082,794.19 

Other Liabilities 41,642,350.81 50,240,082.91 (8,597,732.10) 

Total Liabilities 72,849,162.04 64,364,099.95 8,485,062.09 

Equity 

Government Equity 1,448,760,957.84 1,379,212,323.66 69,548,634.18 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY P 1,521,610,119.88 P 1,443,576,423.61 P 78,033,696.27 

Condensed Statement of Income and Expense 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 

( With Comparative Figures of 2008 ) 

Increase/ 

2009 2008 ( Decrease ) 

Income P 1,082,808,283.00 P 1,237,362,346.93 P (154,554,063.93) 

Less: Expenses 

Personal Services 222,021,025.66 224,274,807.18 (2,253,781.52) 

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 694,090,560.63 716,601,288.86 (22,510,728.23) 

Financial Expenses 8,153.70 8,660.00 (506.30) 

Total Expenses 916,119,739.99 940,884,756.04 (24,765,016.05) 

Excess of Expenses over Income P 166,688,543.01 P 296,477,590.89 P (129,789,047.88)


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Region 1 - La Union 

FMS-DENR, Doña Pepita Bldg. 

Quezon Ave., San Fernando City 

La Union 

Tel. (072) 700-7957 - 6078382 

Region 3 – Nueva Ecija 

GIS Room, WRMC Building 

Central Luzon State Univ. Compound 

Maharlika Hiway, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 

Tel. (044) 456-0690 

Region 1 – Laoag City 

DENR-PENRO, PFDPIN Building 

Giron St. corner Castro Avenue, 

Laoag City 

Tel. (077) 772-0254 770-3439 

Region 2 – Tuguegarao City 

DENR-LEP, Building II 

Carig, Tuguegarao City 

Tel. (078) 846 -7366 

Fax: 846 -7347 

CAR – Baguio City 

DENR- CENRO Forestry Compound 

Gibraltar Pacdal, Baguio City 

Tel. (074) 444-2720 - 444-2754 

(074) 4425429 

Region 3 - Pampanga 

Jomafer Building, MacArthur Hiway 

Dolores, San Fernando City 

Pampanga 

Tel. (045) 963-4650 

Fax: (045) 963-4646 or 49 

Region 4A – Batangas City 

Provincial Planning & Development 

Office, Capitol Complex 

Batangas City 

Tel. (043) 723 - 3286 

NAMRIA Main Office 

Fort Bonifacio 

Lawton Avenue 

Fort Andres Bonifacio 

Taguig City 

Tel. (02) 810-4831 to 34 

local 240 

Fax: 810-5467 

NCR - Binondo Branch 

421 Barraca St., San Nicolas 

Binondo, Manila 

Tel. (02) 241-3494 to 96 

245-9498 

Fax: 242-2090 

NCR – Quezon City 

DENR, FMB Compound 

Visayas Ave., Diliman 

Quezon City 

Tel. (02) 925 - 1157 

Region 5 – Legaspi City 

DENR-Operation/Survey Division 

near PCA, Rizal St., Sagpon 

Legaspi City 

Tel. (052) 480-9825 

Fax: (052)481-1542 

Region 8 – Tacloban City 

DENR Compound 

Sto. Niño Extension 

Tacloban City 

Tel. (053) 325-2255 

Fax: (053) 321-3386 

Region 13 – Butuan City 

Day Care Center Building 

DENR Compound, Ambago 

Butuan City 

Tel. (085) 342-6124 

Fax.: (085) 341-3250 

Region 4B - Palawan 

DENR-PENRO Compound 

Brgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City 

Palawan 

Tel. (048) 433-5638 - 433-5639 

Region 6 – Iloilo City 

DENR - Forestry Building 

Parola, Fort San Pedro 

Iloilo City 

Tel. (033) 337-0285- 336 -1013 

Region 9 – Zamboanga City 

DENR-FMS Compound 

Lantawan Km 5, Pasonanca 

Zamboanga City 

Tel. (062) 991-8679 

Fax: (062) 991-2149 

Region 7 – Cebu City 

Rm. 301 Osmeña Building II 

Osmeña Boulevard 

Cebu City 

Tel. (032) 412-1749 

Fax: (032) 253-0553 

Region 10 – Cagayan De Oro City 

Day Care Center Building 

DENR Compound, Macabalan 

Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City 

Tel. (088) 856-9050 

Region 11 – Davao City 

FRCD Building 

DENR Compound, Lanang 

Davao City 

Tel. (082) 305-4249 

Fax.: (082)8569591 / 9066 

Region 12 – Koronadal City 

DENR Land Evaluation Party 

Aurora St., Koronadal City 

Tel. (083) 228-8476


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the NAMRIA departments

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